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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1963
Page
1
Kiwanis Club sponsors the fall pancake day on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the basement of the First Methodist church. Carl Foster chairs the project. funds support community projects. Tickets from any Kiwanis member or at the door.
Des Moines AP a Iowa motorists warned for faulty vehicle equipment will receive postcards to notify officials when repairs are completed. The card must be signed and mailed within 72 hours. Falsifying the form is a misdemeanor.
Manila AP report notes a black and gold plaque at the Philippines Herald entrance commemorates Carlos P. Romulo receiving the 1941 Pulitzer Prize. Romulo formerly worked as a reporter and editor at the publication.
Local gazette advertises daily money-saving deals across categories. Readers are urged to check listings for affordable items and special promotions, with emphasis on value and variety for everyday purchases.
Three Marion high school band members earned all state band honors after Saturday tryouts at Jefferson high school Cedar Rapids. Named were Gary Breunig alto saxophone Allen Cox cornet and Douglas Messerli baritone saxophone. They and band director Paul Wright will perform in the all state band festival in Des Moines November 29 30.
The Czech Osovak Society of America president told Iowa Fraternal Congress delegates that closer cooperation among fraternal groups is needed. Vodrazka noted about 68 000 lodges in 200 fraternal societies and said unity can yield mutual benefits. Delegates gathered at the Sheraton Montrose. Governor Hughes was slated to speak at the 7 p.m. banquet.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met with Henderson Scolaro and Emmons present. Minutes from October 1 and 2 were approved. Reports for Soldiers Relief Commission and county offices were approved. Salary increase for Dorothea Scratch approved to 220 per month. Cigarette sale permit granted to Robert C. Colehour Rustic Inn. Boiler replacement contract awarded to Galbraith Heating Co for 23833. Resolution granted to Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric for gas main on Blairs Ferry Road and C Avenue NE. Acceptance of Rolling Glen Acres plat with drainage disclaimer. Insurance policy recommendations approved. State audit referred to County Attorney. Claims Nos. 7046-7194 listed. Board adjourned to October 15.
1963 financial statement for the All Iowa Fair shows receipts from various sources including outside gate grandstand concessions and advertising with state aid and county aid. Disbursements cover premiums music printing payroll and maintenance totaling 170,570.21 with open class premiums and other expenses listed. Also contains notices of incorporation for Sudave Inc and Paulson Electric Co Inc with details on dates corporate names addresses registered agents and directors.
Two deer were struck and killed by cars in Linn county over the weekend. A 320 pound buck was killed about 6 30 p m Friday when it darted into the path of a car driven by Herbert Dailey 24 Central City a mile south of Central City on highway 13. The second deer size not given was killed Sunday night on a highway southeast of Marion when it ran into the path of a car driven by Douglas Dunlap of Cedar Rapids according to the sheriff s office. The carcasses were placed in lockers and the meat will be given to the Linn county home and other institutions.
AP reports Arnold Krongard of Camanche has been elected president of the Iowa Retail Food Dealers Association in Des Moines. The vote signals leadership direction for state retailers. Krongard succeeds prior head and plans focus on market access and member services.
Center Point Iowa town council met in a special session at 7 30 P M with Mayor Shipton and councilmen Ashtock Craig Grubbs Norbo hm Staten present. Building permit for Melvin Young tabled for lack of information. Urbana road black topping discussed with County Board of Supervisors and engineers Lechner Barron. Res 10 8 63 approved meeting with supervisors and engineers to work out Urbana road details. Res 10 9 63 approved claims 63 376 through 63 385 totaling 2 797 98. Meeting adjourned at 9 10 P M. Signed Blake H Shipton Mayor Attest H I Brookman Clerk
Notice to Robert P. Lutz Sr and Linda Lee Lutz that a April 23 1963 contract by Charles F. Dulin and Ila Mae Dulin is forfeited for nonpayment of 125 monthly installments, unpaid 1963 taxes, and property damage. Lutzs have 30 days to cure and cover serving costs.
A dense draft shows multiple job ads and notices including a care home vacancy at Orchard View Guest Home, a rummage sale notice, and various help wanted positions. Opportunities include a pressman and foreman at a Des Moines publisher, a part time dishwasher and general repairs, IBM machine training, storefront upkeep, sales positions, and a married couple or nurse to manage a custodial nursing home. Local contact numbers and addresses are provided for applications.
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